Citizen

Jul- 2015 -

14 July

Goldsmiths announces refurbishment of Coventry showroom

Goldsmiths has announced a major refurbishment of its Coventry showroom. The refurbishment will include a dedicated TAG Heuer branded area and a separate fashion area. Casio will also be included in a product offering which already includes Gucci and Vera Wang Love, and brands such as Tissot, Citizen, Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani,…

Jun- 2015 -

18 June

Events

Michael Northcott

Sponsors amongst biggest winners at UK Jewellery Awards

The UK Jewellery Awards recognised the achievements of the great and the good of the jewellery industry last night, with two of the event’s leading sponsors netting three of the most prestigious gongs. Around 650 figures from across the jewellery industry gathered at the Tower of London for the ceremony,…

Jan- 2015 -

16 January

Watch Focus

Tom Davis

Citizen Watch UK achieves record breaking 2014

Citizen Watch UK has announced a record year for 2014, with sales up 7.8% in December and 7.7% for the year. Growth in sales for the brand’s female line was up 15.6% in December, with the company citing “huge marketing investment” in the run up to Christmas as a key…

Jun- 2014 -

11 June

Current Affairs

Tom Davis

Historic Devon jeweller Ham & Huddy up for sale

An historic jewellery shop in Newton Abbot, Devon, has been put on the market by its owner after 10 years’ ownership. 250-year-old Ham & Huddy has become a “permanent feature” in the market town of Newton Abbot but Downey is looking to retire. The store’s collection includes custom made jewellery,…

Apr- 2014 -

11 April

Manufacturers

Lauren Morton

Citizen launches watch registration programme

Citizen has announced the launch of a renewed national watch registration programme which will provide customers with an extended guarantee. Customers who sign up to the programme receive a one-year extension to the five-year guarantee provided with the firm’s products. The registration programme is open to all customers who have…

Mar- 2014 -

28 March

Appointments

Lauren Morton

Katherine Jenkins named brand ambassador for Citizen

Citizen has revealed its new brand ambassador for the UK, multi-award winning opera star Katherine Jenkins.The ‘classical crossover’ artist joins a team of female Citizen brand ambassadors including US singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson and professional women’s tennis player Victoria Azarenka. Jenkins’ signing comes at a key time for the brand, coinciding…

Jan- 2013 -

29 January

Watch Focus

Jewellery Focus Staff

The gent’s Citizen Red Arrows Skyhawk AT has been the star of a recent London Underground advertising campaign. The model is packed full of features, including atomic timekeeping for radio-controlled accuracy; world time in 43 cities; two alarms; and the Red Arrows insignia displayed on the case back. The advertising…

23 January

Manufacturers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Citizen Watch UK reports record-breaking 2012

Citizen Watch UK has reported a record-breaking turnover performance for 2012.

7 January

Current Affairs

Jewellery Focus Staff

Citizen Watch UK’s MD set to retire

The managing director of Citizen Watch UK has decided to retire at the end of February 2013.

Aug- 2012 -

29 August

Celebrities

Jewellery Focus Staff

Tennis ace Azarenka becomes Citizen brand ambassador

The current number one player on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour Victoria Azarenka has joined Citizen as its latest international brand ambassador.